A Jobful Juvenile
Is that what childhood now means? To be able to earn money just to get past the day? No. Children are kids who desire to play under the scorching sun, and not work under the burning pressure of life.
Insight PH · Dec 3, 2025
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The Crab Mentality Slowly Killing Filipinos
Crabs in a jar often do something tragic: when one attempts to climb out, the others pull it back down, trapping everyone inside. This image has long been used to describe “crab mentality” the instinct that says, If I…
Elijah Philip Lutawan (PriviLeaks) · Dec 1, 2025
When the Servant Becomes Toxic
Church should be the place where burdens feel lighter and hearts feel safe. It is where people seek peace after a long week of battles—internal and external. But what happens when the very individuals meant to serve…
John Benedict N. Banday · Nov 30, 2025
May Tatalo pa ba sa Pasko ng Pinas?
Damang-dama na ang diwa ng pasko sa buong Pilipinas, mula sa kumukutikutitap na mga ilaw hanggang sa mga kantang nagbabalik ng saya sa pinakahihintay na kaganapan sa bansa. Subalit, ngayon ang himno ng mga maliligayang…
Insight PH · Nov 29, 2025
No Marble Tomb Can Purify a Stain
A nation that buries its shadows in a hero’s garden shouldn’t be surprised when darkness rises again wearing a medal. The Libingan ng mga Bayani is meant to honor courage and sacrifice, yet lowering Juan Ponce Enrile…
John Benedict N. Banday (Veritas) · Nov 29, 2025
OPINION l No Surpises
No surprise should be the default in government. But when “no surprises” become the only guarantee, democracy continues to feel expected, empty, and evasive. Filipino politics has mastered repetition to the point of…
Kyriel Ashten A. Yu (What Yu Thinks) · Nov 28, 2025
Pasa, Pasa… Pasa
Kung may panahong nag-iwan ng malalim na bakas sa mga estudyante, walang tatalo ang pandemya. Hindi lang ito nangyari sa mundo—nangyari ito sa amin, sa akin, at sa bawat kabataang napilitang maging matatag kahit hindi…
Shad Louie De Jesus (S. Imp) · Nov 27, 2025
Matapos Magamit, Dinaan sa Awit
Tinagurian ang Pilipinas bilang "the land of singers" dahil sa galing ng mga Pilipino sa pag-awit, kaya naman ibinuhos ng mga nakaluklok ang pambihirang talento nila sa 'pagkanta' sa kanilang kapwa politiko habang…
Almira Cereno (Miracle Sailor) · Nov 26, 2025
Silence Is Not the Cure
In too many Filipino homes, parents advise their children—especially those drawn to journalism—to keep quiet, to steer clear of writing or speaking up. The argument is often rooted in love: "It's safer not to rock the boat," they say. But when our Inang Bayan is bleeding from corruption, oppression, inequality, and rampant injustice, this kind of silence is not protection. It is surrender.
John Benedict N. Banday (Veritas) · Nov 26, 2025
WEIGH. YOUR. WORDS.
“Uy, tumaba ka na ah.” “Uy, ang payat mo na ah.” Are these really acts of love, or insults disguised as love?
Kyriel Ashten A. Yu (What Yu Thinks) · Nov 26, 2025
Color Me Fooled
What happens to a nation when politics becomes nothing more than a choice of colors?
Gweneth Pablo (odile) · Nov 26, 2025
Brilliance at a cost
What if I tell you that healthy grades aren’t really healthy at all?
Zaynah Jane Bayron · Nov 23, 2025
Can Resignation Change The System?
In a democracy built on accountability, stepping down can be the most courageous act a leader can make.
Maria Selma · Nov 23, 2025
Korique, Mommy Oni!
If your first reaction is to laugh or cringe, then the problem is not the song—the problem is you.
Insight PH · Nov 20, 2025
She Has Nowhere to Guo
It took an entire year before Alice Guo, the dismissed mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, was finally arrested. And if anything, her long and winding escape says as much about her as it does about the weaknesses of our legal and…
John Benedict N. Banday (Veritas) · Nov 20, 2025
Lason ng Lipunan, Nagpapaggap na Lumalaban
Katawa-tawa ang pagra-rally ng mga kasapi ng Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) sa Luneta Park laban sa korapsyong nangyayari sa Pilipinas. Isinisigaw nila ng katagang 'INC for Transparency' kahit na sila ang isa sa dahilan kung…
Angelo Masagnay (Kriemhild Gretchen) · Nov 19, 2025
Para ‘don lang?
Hugas kamay pagkatapos magpuna, patay malisya pagdating ng pananagutan. Ikaw, para ‘don lang, kaya mong magpakamatay?
Eloise Salonga (Eh… Lies) · Nov 18, 2025
Dedma sa Basher
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Kyriel Ashten A. Yu (What Yu Thinks) · Nov 18, 2025
Brilliance at a cost
What if I tell you that healthy grades aren’t really healthy at all?
Zaynah Jane Bayron · Nov 18, 2025
Nakabibinging Pangako
“Wawakasan ko ang korapsyon sa Pilipinas.” — isang pangakong tila pilit binubura ang kasaysayang paulit-ulit nang isinisinungaling. Ngunit hanggang kailan tayo magpapasilaw sa mga salitang magaganda sa pandinig, ngunit…
Ysha De Paz Olarte · Nov 16, 2025
MAMA MO, GALIT
Wala talagang forever—lalo na kung puro plastik lang ang iniiwan mo.
Kyriel Yu (What Yu Thinks) · Nov 16, 2025
BAHA NG KATIWALIAN
Sapagkat habang ang Pilipinas ay sinasalanta ng bagyo at nalulunod ang mga apektadong mamamayang Pilipino, pinapaalala sa atin ang kanilang pagiging gahaman at ang kahinaan ng gobyerno.
Christer G. Boralo · Nov 15, 2025
Kung Hindi Kami Sisigaw, SINO?
Lumaki kami na palaging nagsasabi ng “opo.” Tinuruan kaming igalang ang awtoridad, sumunod, at maging mapagpasalamat kahit palaging nabibigo ang mga sistema sa paligid namin. Sinabihan kaming ang pagtatanong ay…
Lia Abellana (Faylicity) · Nov 15, 2025
Kumikinang na Luho
Habang patuloy na lumulubog sa gutom at kahirap ang maraming Pilipino, tila lalo namang kumikintab ang karangyaan ng ilan sa ating mga pinuno. Sa bawat pamilyang umaasa sa tingi-tinging bigas at mantika, may mga…
Gweneth Pablo · Nov 15, 2025
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